1
: a polished or smooth surface (as of glass) that forms images by reflection
She looked at herself in the mirror.
2
a
: something that gives a true representation
the press as a mirror of public opinion—
C. G. Bowers
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b
: an exemplary model
She is the mirror of feminine beauty.
mirrored; mirroring; mirrors
Synonyms
Examples of mirror in a Sentence
Noun
breaking a mirror is supposed to bring seven years of bad luck
Verb
The building was mirrored in the lake.
the still waters of the pond mirroring the cloudless sky above
Recent Examples on the WebElla Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Apr. 2024
In one shot, a blue and green light fixture draws the eye to the center of the room, followed by another snap of Ripa posing in a mirror as the black-and-white floors and signature arches can be seen in the background.
—Natalia Senanayake, Peoplemag, 22 Apr. 2024
The Haute Voiture is enormous, nearly 7 feet wide at the mirrors.
—Sean Evans, Robb Report, 22 Apr. 2024
Once it’s all done, they’re supposed to inspect the work with a mirror and clean up any debris the process has left in the customer’s $99,000-plus truck that came with an untrustworthy accelerator pedal.
—Richard Lawler, The Verge, 20 Apr. 2024
Everybody except the men in the mirrors on Miami’s roster, evidently?
—Greg Cote, Miami Herald, 20 Apr. 2024
Later, some appeared to spend an unusual amount of time in front of the mirror, examining their bodies.
—Evan Bush, NBC News, 19 Apr. 2024
Their discussion traverses Fassbinder’s exploration of societal dynamics, dissecting themes of violence, race, class, and identity, underscored by a visual style that prominently features the symbolic use of mirrors.
—David L. Coddon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Apr. 2024
And that warms my heart because that’s the mirror effect.
—Sarah Ritter, Kansas City Star, 12 Apr. 2024
Zoe G Phillips, The Hollywood Reporter, 25 Apr. 2024
If the Nuggets face the Timberwolves in the second round, Rudy Gobert’s minutes will likely be mirrored with Jokic’s because Minnesota needs to try neutralizing Jokic at the other end of the floor.
—Bennett Durando, The Denver Post, 25 Apr. 2024
In honor of this milestone race, here’s another just-for-fun idea: Go on a bar crawl mirroring the length of the Kentucky Derby.
—Amanda Hancock, The Courier-Journal, 22 Apr. 2024
The messages seemed to confirm some fans’ theories that the playlists mirrored the five stages of grief — denial, anger, bargaining, depression and acceptance — indicating that the new album may grapple with grief or loss.
—Saba Hamedy, NBC News, 19 Apr. 2024
The potential eight-week trial is expected to mirror the trial of his wife, Lori Vallow Daybell.
—Alex Brizee, Idaho Statesman, 19 Apr. 2024
In Pirch’s situation, layoff notices were filed and effective on the same date — April 4 — an abruptness that mirrors the sudden shuttering of all its stores across Southern California in March.
—Roxana Popescu, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Apr. 2024
Terms of the new deal largely mirror the last one passed by commissioners in 2023, said Todd LaSala, an economic development lawyer for the Unified Government.
—Bill Lukitsch, Kansas City Star, 12 Apr. 2024
In the end, Johnson reached a deal with Democrats that largely mirrored what McCarthy had agreed to months earlier.
—Kaia Hubbard, CBS News, 11 Apr. 2024
Noun
The gym has expanded to not only have cardio and weight machines, but also a stretching room with mirrors for the yogis.
—Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Apr. 2024
In one shot, a blue and green light fixture draws the eye to the center of the room, followed by another snap of Ripa posing in a mirror as the black-and-white floors and signature arches can be seen in the background.
—Natalia Senanayake, Peoplemag, 22 Apr. 2024
The Haute Voiture is enormous, nearly 7 feet wide at the mirrors.
—Sean Evans, Robb Report, 22 Apr. 2024
Once it’s all done, they’re supposed to inspect the work with a mirror and clean up any debris the process has left in the customer’s $99,000-plus truck that came with an untrustworthy accelerator pedal.
—Richard Lawler, The Verge, 20 Apr. 2024
Everybody except the men in the mirrors on Miami’s roster, evidently?
—Greg Cote, Miami Herald, 20 Apr. 2024
Later, some appeared to spend an unusual amount of time in front of the mirror, examining their bodies.
—Evan Bush, NBC News, 19 Apr. 2024
Their discussion traverses Fassbinder’s exploration of societal dynamics, dissecting themes of violence, race, class, and identity, underscored by a visual style that prominently features the symbolic use of mirrors.
—David L. Coddon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Apr. 2024
And that warms my heart because that’s the mirror effect.
—Sarah Ritter, Kansas City Star, 12 Apr. 2024
Verb
When Curb Your Enthusiasm concluded earlier this month, its series finale mirrored many of the details from Seinfeld‘s 1998 finale, with both shows featuring their main characters on trial for breaking a recondite local law.
—Zoe G Phillips, The Hollywood Reporter, 25 Apr. 2024
If the Nuggets face the Timberwolves in the second round, Rudy Gobert’s minutes will likely be mirrored with Jokic’s because Minnesota needs to try neutralizing Jokic at the other end of the floor.
—Bennett Durando, The Denver Post, 25 Apr. 2024
In honor of this milestone race, here’s another just-for-fun idea: Go on a bar crawl mirroring the length of the Kentucky Derby.
—Amanda Hancock, The Courier-Journal, 22 Apr. 2024
The messages seemed to confirm some fans’ theories that the playlists mirrored the five stages of grief — denial, anger, bargaining, depression and acceptance — indicating that the new album may grapple with grief or loss.
—Saba Hamedy, NBC News, 19 Apr. 2024
The potential eight-week trial is expected to mirror the trial of his wife, Lori Vallow Daybell.
—Alex Brizee, Idaho Statesman, 19 Apr. 2024
In Pirch’s situation, layoff notices were filed and effective on the same date — April 4 — an abruptness that mirrors the sudden shuttering of all its stores across Southern California in March.
—Roxana Popescu, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Apr. 2024
Terms of the new deal largely mirror the last one passed by commissioners in 2023, said Todd LaSala, an economic development lawyer for the Unified Government.
—Bill Lukitsch, Kansas City Star, 12 Apr. 2024
In the end, Johnson reached a deal with Democrats that largely mirrored what McCarthy had agreed to months earlier.
—Kaia Hubbard, CBS News, 11 Apr. 2024
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: a polished or smooth surface (as of glass) that forms images by reflection
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